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Conflict resolution
Negotiation to find a solution to the conflict.
Win-win negotiating
Both parties feel that they have “come out ahead” and are satisfied with the resolution.
Stages of Conflict Resolution
Intrapersonal evaluation of the problem- each person analyzes the problem alone.
Interpersonal definition of the problem - both parties get together to work out solution
Discuss shared goals – what are needs or desires of both parties?
Determine possible solutions – start with long list then eliminate solutions that are unacceptable
Weigh goals against solutions - may involve compromise
Evaluate the solution – after time has passed. Did the solution work?
Resolving Online Conflict
Don’t respond right away
Read the post again later
Discuss with someone
Assume that people mean well
Clarify
Think about what you want
Verbalize what you want

Use “I” statements
Use feeling statements
Choose words carefully
Place self in others’ shoes
Use emotions to express tone
Start and end posts with positives
Defensive Communication
One person tries to defend him/herself from the remarks or behavior of the other.
Defensive and supportive behaviors
Evaluation (judgment) versus description (of problem)
Control (always right) versus problem solving (reaching solution)
Strategy (manipulative) versus spontaneity (genuine)
Neutrality (look at both sides)versus empathy (identifying with feelings)
Superiority versus equality
Certainty (always right) versus provisionalism (both points of view.)
Evaluative Statement
“It’s so inconsiderate of you to play your music so loud at night. I can’t sleep!!!!!!!”
Descriptive Statement
“I had trouble sleeping last night because the music was so loud.”
Strategic Statement
“I’m working so hard and you never help me!!! Your parents are coming for dinner Sunday and you haven’t lifted a finger to help with the preparations.”
Spontaneous Statement
“I’m feeling really overwhelmed right now. Can you help me with the shopping for dinner on Sunday?”
Dealing With Rejection
Avoid self-defeating assumptions
Don’t magnify its impact
Don’t let them compromise or derail your dreams
Engage in self-reflection
Dealing with Conflict at Work
Plan, prepare, rehearse.
Set an appropriate climate.
Adopt a constructive attitude.
Assertively state the message.
Allow your message to sink in.
Listen carefully to the response.
Restate, clarify, and recycle.
Focus on solutions, not personalities.
Plan to evaluate solutions.
Perceptual differences that can cause conflict
Culture, race, and ethnicity
Gender and sexuality
Knowledge
Conflict generally occurs because of
Procedure - set rules for group at first meeting
Power - choosing leader
Work distribution - can cause conflict if unequal
Substantive conflict
Occurs when people have different reactions to an idea.
Conflict can be constructive and valuable.
Managing Group Conflict
Avoidance of unimportant issues
Accommodation if issue is not equally important to both sides.
Competition- some members of group want to “win”
Collaboration of conflicting parties to meet each others’ needs
Compromise- each side gives up something to get desired outcome